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The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, fro ...  Show more

Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to dance -- but leaves some people cold? Robert Zatorre, author of “From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It,” discusses how music engages the brain’s reward sys ...  Show more

In this episode, my guest is Nolan Williams, M.D., a triple board-certified psychiatrist, neurologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He is also the Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. We discuss clinical application ...  Show more

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an experimental treatment strategy which uses an implanted device to help patients with severe depression who have reached a point where no other treatment works.But despite her involvement in the DBS collaboration, which involves neuroscientists, ...  Show more

Today Lucia joins us on the pod again - see Tattoos and Piercings as Self-Harm? Round 2 feat Lucia & Talon where she was with us the first time - to talk about her diagnosis journey with BPD and the treatment planning she has done with her team.

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Does depression feel like a prison keeping you disconnected from your true self? In this powerful episode, a pioneering psychiatrist shares groundbreaking brain treatments and profound spiritual insights that can help reignite your vital spark.

David Carreon, MD, au ...